Price of US Stamps Scott Cat. 34: 1857 10c George Washington. Page 6

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 3R1, “Misplaced Relief” position, rich color, tied by “Saint Louis Mo. Mar. 6, 1859” circular datestamp on cover to Niagara, Canada West, red “Paid” in circle and also “United States 6d” in oval handstamps, transit and receiving backstamps, barely reduced at right, some overall wear, Fine, scarce use of the Type IV stamp from Position 3R1 and desirable with the 1859 year-dated cancel, with 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2010, Sale 1002, Lot 3793

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 10c green, type IV, pos.74L1, recut at top, black grids cancel, well centered for this difficult issue, fine and rare stamp, with 1984 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 51

United States 1857-61 Issue 1857 10c green, type IV, pos.76L1, recut at bottom, part New Orleans cds, well centered for this issue, small corner crease, fine appearance, with 1994 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Nov 2010, Sale 201011, Lot 52

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 76L1, recut at bottom, essentially perfect centering, lovely rich color with a light circular datestamp, clear impression EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MARVELOUS USED EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 1857 10-CENT TYPE IV WITH WIDE BALANCED MARGINS AND A LIGHT TOWN CANCEL. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $14,500.00). According to the P.S.E. Population Report, this is one of only three used examples to have achieved this grade, which is the highest awarded to date.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5277

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 55L1, recut at bottom, well-centered with extra wide bottom margin surrounding recut line which is free of the town datestamp cancel, rich color, Very Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5278

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 76L1, recut at bottom, tied by blue segmented cork, matching “Marysville Cal. Paid by Stamps May 4” circular datestamp on light yellow cover to Sharon O., slightly reduced at left, few light toned spots, Very Fine, scarce use of the Type IV stamp, ex Hackett

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 375

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 64L1, recut at top and bottom, used with 12c Black, Plate 1 (36) and tied overlapping by neat strike of circular datestamp on cover to Baden, Germany, red Jan. 8 New York transit circular datestamp, red boxed “Aachen Franco” handstamp, missing part of top flap VERY FINE. A SCARCE AND ATTRACTIVE USE OF THE 1857 10-CENT TYPE IV FROM THE ONLY POSITION RECUT AT BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM, USED TO PAY THE 22-CENT RATE TO BADEN VIA BREMEN-HAMBURG MAILS. Ex Duckworth

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 374

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 76L1, recut at bottom, rich color, unobtrusive cancel, centered to top, Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 335

10c Green, Ty. IV (Scott 34). Position 65L1, recut at top, unusual pastel shade, neat strike of blue circular datestamp, small perf flaws at right, Fine appearance

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 336

10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 55L1, recut at bottom, rich color, pen cancels, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as with pen cancel

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 334

o 1857, 10¢ green, type IV (34), position 3R, recut at top, deep, fresh color and bold, neatly struck red grid cancel, centered to left with small faults, sound and attractive. Scott $2,675 Expertization: 1994 PF Certificate confirming position.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3405

o 1857, 10¢ green, type IV (34), position 86L, recut at top, virtually perfectly centered with deep color and a light town cancel; small corner crease and pressed diagonal crease; choice; Extremely Fine. Scott value $2,500 Expertization: 1996 PF Certificate confirming position.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3403

o 1857, 10¢ green, type IV (34), position 65L, recut at top, bright color and light town cancel, centered to left, exceptionally fresh and Fine. Scott price $2,500 Expertization: 1978 PF Certificate not noting position.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 333, Lot 3404

o 1857, 10¢ green, type IV (34), horizontal pair, positions 64-65L, both recut at top, bright color and neat January 20 1859 San Francisco c.d.s., couple negligible, very faint tone spots (not mentioned on 2007 certificate), Fine and rare. Scott price $6,250 ONE OF ONLY TWO POSITIONS ON THE PLATE THAT PRODUCED HORIZONTAL PAIRS OF TYPE IV—THIS PAIR CONTAINING THE ONLY POSITION RECUT AT BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM. Expertization: 1986 PF (photocopy) and clear 2007 PSE Certificates. Provenance: Sheriff. The original certificate noted “lightly stained”, which we assume refers to the vague tone spots. They are so minor that PSE ignored them entirely.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 378

o 1857, 10¢ green, type IV (34), position 55L, recut at bottom, well centered with vivid color and a mostly face-free town cancel, fresh and Very Fine. Scott $2,600 AN ESPECIALLY FRESH AND ATTRACTIVE 10¢ PERFORATED TYPE IV. Expertization: 1994 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2010, Sale 331, Lot 375